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Andrea Mostny Obituary
Andrea Mostny, 56, unexpectedly on June 9, 2014. Born in Santiago, Chile on December 7, 1957. Beloved daughter of the late Kurt and Marion Mostny. Beloved sister of the late Patricia Mostny Hejtmanek. Survived by siblings Dannie (Jan) Van der Steen, Yvonne Nouri, David Mostny. Nieces and nephews Jen Kriskey (Tom), Steven Hejtmanek (Melissa), Rory Hejtmanek, Jeroen Van der Steen (Audrey), Elke Van der Steen, Julian, Renee and Jordan Nouri, Jacqueline Mostny. Loving niece of Miryam Raphael, cousins Jeanette Otus (Kerim), and Stephen Raphael (Chris), and great nieces Abbey, Zoe and Ellie Kriskey. Andrea was an extremely conscientious and dedicated nurse at UCSF in the Neonatal ICU as well as at California Pacific Medical Center. Andrea was an avid hiker and outdoor adventurer of numerous parks and nature trails throughout the Bay Area and the U.S., as well as many abroad. Her kindness, generosity, and human spirit resonates around the world. Donations may be made to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. or the American Cancer Society. Services will be held on Monday, June 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Peninsula Temple Sholom, 1655 Sebastain Drive., Burlingame.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrea Mostny
Judy Weil
June 11, 2025
Andy
I wish we had gotten together more.
Judy Weil
Judy Weil
June 11, 2022
I remember hitchhiking with Andrea in Daly City in 1970.
June 24, 2014
I was very sorry to hear of Andrea's passing at such a young age. I knew her from high school - she was good friends with my sister Kathleen and as I recall they got in a lot of trouble together. I remember her as serene and kind and wise beyond her years. I can well believe how great she must have been taking care of newborns. My condolences to the family as it is clear she was much beloved.
Gloria (Smith) Corey
Wendi adelman-Karam
June 23, 2014
It's been many years since I have worked with Andrea at UCSF but I will always remember her kindness, her love of the outdoors, her even temperament and her exceptional nursing skills.
Definitely gone too soon and I'm so sorry to hear this news.
June 23, 2014
Such sad news--I work at UCSF and participate on a committee with her. When we first met, I asked if she had gone to Westmoor because I remembered the names Dannie, Yvonne, and maybe Jackie. My condolences to your family--she was way too young.
Wendy (Baltor) Abbott
Vikki Garrett/Langlois
June 23, 2014
I'm so shocked and saddened to learn of Andrea's passing. Pat and I were very best friends in high school and the entire Mostny family holds a very special place in my heart. The memories of the time I spent in their house has remained with me my entire life. I love you all and send you my deepest condolences on yet, another, loss. I'm so sorry I'm out of town and unable to attend Andrea's service but send you all my love.
Donna E
June 22, 2014
I was lucky enough to work with Andrea at CPMC and I will never forget what a wonderful way it was to start the day seeing her smile at 06:00. I'd always say, "How's it over at the big house....?" meaning UC. In her understated way she'd just smile. Those of us who met her along the trail know we have a guardian angel watching over us.
Brett Hubbard
June 21, 2014
We hiked the Lost Coast Trail in April and she was so very happy to be back in the outdoors. Her smile and energy on the trip infectious. I will miss her greatly.
Debbie Lenhof
June 20, 2014
I am so sad and confused about Andreas passing. She was a special person that touched my life. She always had a story or advice to give, that meant a lot. I will truly miss her and her wonderful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Fondly Debbie Lenhof - Noes
June 20, 2014
Andrea was a hiking partner on the 165 mile Tahoe Rim Trail. Her determination and spirit will continue with me on every trail I walk. My thoughts are with all of her family and friends.
Judy Weil
June 20, 2014
Andrea and I used to hang out while our parents played bridge. She had a dog she loved and we went on many adventures. I can only express sadness at her passing and compassion for her family.
James Emerton
June 19, 2014
Andrea was my preceptor and mentor as a new nurse. I was a scared new graduate nurse who entered the neonatal intensive care unit. At first Andrea scared me--she knew so much and made the job of caring for these critically ill babies look easy. She helped make me the nurse I am today; and for that I am grateful! Ironically enough I got to see her at Trader Joe's a month before her passing and I was able to express my thanks and sincere appreciation for being my preceptor; I'm thankful I got to talk to her! She was a great nurse and person. My thoughts are now with her family.
Marilyn Stevenson
June 19, 2014
When I think of Andrea, I always see her with a generous smile. She had a wonderful sense of the absurdity of life without ever being unkind. She was my beloved friend and colleague. My deepest condolences to her family.
Joan LaPedis
June 18, 2014
I was very saddened to hear of Andrea's passing.
My condolences to her family.
June 18, 2014
To the Mostny Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Andrea's passing. We grew up together in Daly City, Palisades Park, and then crossed paths again at UCSF. I have fond memories of our youth and will always remember her wonderful laughter and kindness. She was way to young to leave this earth. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bonnie Berke Russo
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